Professional Development

More than half of the graduating class of 2023 is opting out of the traditional four-year college education, according to a survey released Tuesday. While these numbers are no cause for alarm, leaders should be concerned that nearly one-third of the graduates were not aware of the career and technical education programs that would have given them alternative paths.

A loose coalition of 250 school leaders is experimenting with deeper learning, social-emotional skills, self-direction and career readiness as they and their teams seek new ways to equip students for success after high school graduation.

What makes Ysleta ISD unique? Superintendent Xavier De La Torre allows his cabinet members to communicate directly with school board members on the full range of issues.

Superintendent Steve Willard's extensive experience as a CTE teacher has helped him set a course for the Belle Fourche School District as a model CTE system.

A groundbreaking CTE initiative torpedoed by COVID has turned into a big win—and a massive new innovation campus—for Tomball ISD outside Houston.

The West Virginia district's instructional innovations kicked into high gear when Superintendent Adam Cheeseman got his students involved in bringing broadband to his rural community.